# Australopithecus Boisei

**Pronunciation:** /ˌɔːstrələˈpɪθɪkəs ˈbɔɪzaɪ/ · aw-struh-lo-PITH-i-kus BOY-zee-eye

**Part of speech:** proper noun

## Meaning

An extinct species of early hominin characterized by a robust skull, large molars, and a heavy jaw, adapted for a diet of tough, fibrous vegetation.

## Examples

- The discovery of Australopithecus boisei provided significant evidence regarding the dietary specializations of early hominins.
- Researchers often contrast the robust features of Australopithecus boisei with the more gracile anatomy of contemporary species.
- Many specimens of Australopithecus boisei have been unearthed in East African sites dating back nearly two million years.

## Synonyms

- paranthropus boisei — The currently preferred scientific classification for this species.

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